Great Britain have named the roster for next week’s men’s IIHF European Cup of Nations in Sosnowiec
GB will face hosts Poland along with Italy and Ukraine from 5th to 7th November.
Matches will take place at the 3,500-seater Arcelor Mittal Park ice rink.
Seven players have been named in a men’s GB squad for the first time – defencemen Noah Kääriäinen and Liam Stenton as well as forwards Carter Hamill, Connor Lee, Ricards Misins, Jake Sacratini and Edgars Vengis.
Head Coach, Pete Russell, said: “This is an exciting trip to Poland as we’re taking some of our most talented young prospects. Providing opportunities for our athletes of the future is a key focus of our NextGen strategy.
“It’s a chance for us to nurture our young talent. With seven under-20 players joining us, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to engage with GB senior men’s hockey.
“Supported by some experienced senior-team players, they will gain invaluable insights into our identity of play. We will get a real look at the challenging group of players for the senior programme.
“Myself and Euan King are being joined by Matthew Myers and Aaron Nell on the coaching saff and they will gain valuable exposure at international level.
“This trip will empower our coaches to bring back fresh perspectives and the men’s playing identity to the under-20 and under-18 programme.”
Carter Hamill
Hamill has previously represented GB at under-18 and under-20 level, winning a silver and two bronze medals. The 22-year-old Belfast-born forward joined NIHL side Milton Keynes Lightning in the summer and has scored 19 points (11+8) in 12 regular-season matches so far this season.
Noah Kääriäinen
Kääriäinen won two silver medals with GB Under-18s in 2024 and 2025. The 19-year-old, who was born in Manchester, has spent time playing in Finland and joined NIHL side Hull Seahawks in the summer of 2025.
Connor Lee
Nineteen-year-old Lee came through the Manchester junior system and had a stint in the BCHL in Canada. Lee, who returned to Manchester Storm midway through the 2025/26 season, has represented GB at both under-18 and under-20 level, winning two silver medals and a bronze.
Ricards Misins
London-born Misins started his junior career in Haringey before spending a season in Latvia. In 2025/26, he moved to Jukurit and is currently in his second season with the Finnish club. The 18-year-old has won two silver medals and one bronze with GB U18s and U20s.
Jake Sacratini
Cardiff-born Sacaratini played his junior hockey in North America and iced for American International College and SUNY-Plattsburgh in the NCAA. The 25-year-old, who signed his first professional deal in the summer with EIHL side Cardiff Devils, played for GB at the Ultimate Hockey 3×3 tournament in Innsbruck in April.
Liam Stenton
Dumfries-born Stenton has spent the majority of his career with his home-town club Solway Sharks. The 24-year-old has also iced for EIHL side Glasgow Clan and won the Elite Series with Nottingham Panthers during the covid pandemic. Stenton, who is captain of NIHL side Solway, has played for GB U18s and U20s, winning a silver and bronze medal.
Edgars Vengis
Vengis came through the Leeds junior system and made his full debut for the Knights in the NIHL in the 2024/25 season. The 18-year-old has represented GB U18s and U20s, winning two silver medals a bronze.
